Ecology Corner

We use an estimated 8.5 billion plastic straws every year in the UK. They’re among the top 10 items found in beach clean-ups. They’re often made of plastics which take hundreds of years to decompose and are only used for a very short time. It’s even been suggested that plastic straws could be banned in the UK. Many major companies have promised to replace them before the end of 2018. Among these are MacDonalds, Wetherspoons, Waitrose, and some coffee chains.

Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians I hope to hear that Our Lady, Help of Christians, has filled your soul with hope and complete trust in her. Have a nice feast, and enjoy yourselves in Our Lady’s sight. Think of a way of making this feast special for others as well as for ourselves.